NZ Property Investor

The New Zealand Property investor magazine provides readers with information you can use to successfully invest in residential property. You can learn from the experts, read the stories of your fellow investors and keep up to date with the latest house prices and rental statistics.

SO MANY REASONS TO CELEBRATE • 'Tis the time for giving and in true seasonal spirit there's a package under the tree just for you.

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WHERE LENDERS WANT TO PUT THEIR MONEY • Most bank and non-bank lenders now prefer funding industrial developments, a new survey reveals.

CHANGES IN THE WIND FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS BILL • Submissions have already been filed as the new government steps in.

RBNZ COY ON DEBT-TO-INCOME SETTINGS • Central bank looks to public consultation early next year.

HOW TO ATTRACT THE IDEAL TENANTS • The drive for healthy rental homes has put tenant needs in the spotlight and having the right set of amenities makes all the difference to your rental property's value, writes Sally Lindsay.

TAX IMPLICATIONS OF FLATMATES AND BOARDERS • It pays to be aware of tax obligations around both sets of stayers.

MARKET FINDS ITS FOOTING AT LAST • Average home values are edging up as things look brighter across the country, Sally Lindsay reports.

WHAT'S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

THE COALITION HAS OUR ATTENTION • Property investors have been eagerly waiting for policy reversals, but only time will tell how the new government will play its cards, writes Kris Pedersen.

MEET THE REV-HEAD WHO RUNS ON COMPASSION • A self-confessed motorbike fan is leading the way for other investors by helping create a new dialogue around what it is to be a landlord, writes Joanna Mathers.

20th ANNIVERSARY LET'S CELEBRATE • New Zealand Property Investor is raising a glass to two decades as the voice of property investors across the country, writes Joanna Mathers.

NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY INVESTOR TIMELINE

MARKET RISES FROM THE ASHES • The lucrative holiday and short-term rental market is back in business with a bang in the wake of Covid, Sally Lindsay discovers.

THE WALLPAPER VS PAINT DEBATE • Caleb Pearson, of Pearson + Projects, offers food for thought on the pros and cons of using paint and wallpaper in your next makeover.

GETTING THE BALANCING ACT RIGHT • Achieving the correct mix between essential maintenance, discretionary upgrades and street appeal to maximise returns long-term is vital, writes Jeremy Gray, of Builderscrack.

FROM ANTIQUE TO UNIQUE • New Zealand is full of older housing stock that may not meet the new requirements for rentals, but there is a clever solution.

PLEA FOR CAREFUL INVESTMENT STUDY • With so many new builds on the market, how do you figure out if one is a good investment? Andrew Nicol takes a close look.

THE VITAL THERMAL PERFORMANCE IN BUILDING DESIGN • To achieve a more thermally efficient home it's essential to focus on structure and materials, writes Anthony Corin.

SUCCESSION PLANNING AND YOUR PROPERTY PORTFOLIO • True succession planning extends way beyond the construct of your will and your trust deed, writes Mark Withers.

SAFEGUARDING YOUR SHORT-STAY • Short-term rentals have become a highly lucrative stream of income, but for those making the switch it's essential to follow security best practices, writes Eric Hammond.

SIX BIG FINES YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID • Nothing is worse than trying to be a nice landlord, and then being held to task for something you didn't know you were doing wrong, writes Greg Watson.

COUPLE SCORE AN INVESTMENT HAT-TRICK • A first foray into property proved confusing until a specialist entered the conversation, writes Kathy Faulkner.

IT'S THE TIME FOR MAJOR SUCCESS HABITS...